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Perhaps

Petrolcide — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:08:11 GMT

Maybe the sub-heading under the title of this blog should be changed to something similar. Or not...

I think it would be a positive change, image-wise. It hurts me to say it, but the word "Saginaw" is tarnished. People always assume the worse when I mention that I live in Saginaw. It's not a fair assumption, but it exists. That being said, emphasizing the Great Lakes, particularly the Saginaw Bay, is a good idea because it focuses on the area's importance as a port and economic hub.

I know what you mean

Christine — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:12:53 GMT

Like I said, I couldn't figure out how he got elected. He just doesn't have the charisma, except when he's on stage and in the middle of a fired up speech.

Though to be honest, I just haven't seen him action enough.

My concern

Nazgul35 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:26:22 GMT

is whether, and I hate to use this word...electable.

Perhaps, if he is the incumbent for the next two years (with a Granholm cabinet job) and the Obama Admin floods the state with Fed money and we turn the economy around, the point will be mute...

Still, he's not the most dynamic person.

He's a good guy.

djtyg — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:45:55 GMT

I had the pleasure of sitting next to him at the Phil Hart Dinner last night and talking to him. He's also given me advice when I was running for office.

If he does run for Governor and win in 2010, it'll be because he was a State Senator for a district that represented the northern part of Oakland County. If a Democrat can win there, they can win anywhere.

Slezak may be a DINO

Kathy — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:32:02 GMT

Click the link in my comment above and read what some Slezak defender has been saying. He lauds him for not "relying on government handouts" or "bilking the taxpayer," which sounds like language Saul or Bishop might throw around.

If Slezak wins, he's somebody we'll definitely have to keep tabs on.

Dems

Petrolcide — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:34:40 GMT

Seems like a problem in Flint-area politics: Having people run as Democrats who are not truly Democrats. Its unfortunate that this has happened, and its unfortunate that even though we probably agree with the write-in on principle that he could end up helping the Republican win. But maybe that's what they need.

That's how I see it, anyway.

Maryscott O'Connor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:42:17 GMT

Link

Kathy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:25:46 GMT

There are several comments related to this post over at BFM for anyone who is interested in learning more about Slezak.

I just thought the...

chanupi — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:59 GMT

fact that she would sit there while she was being ripped on was uncomfortable. Like she didn't realize that these people have no respect for her, and she just took it.

Now, she deserves what she gets (satire wise), but I just can't believe that any candidate for office would sit there for that.

That's how I see it, anyway.

Maryscott O'Connor — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:36:01 GMT

Deadlines

Petrolcide — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:39:36 GMT

I find it pretty amazing that they allow these deadlines to occur mid-semester. It would make more sense to do it during the spring/summer, but I could see how it would benefit the faculty to have it now to give them leverage since a strike would lead to canceling classes. Hopefully it all gets worked out.

For Good Measure

Petrolcide — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:27:38 GMT

I've been waiting for an opportunity to use this...

Icing on the Cake

Petrolcide — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:00 GMT

It should be an early night for the Obama campaign in Michigan, and they (we) should be using the news of the McCain pullout to our advantage. Don't let up...put a dagger thru their hearts!

Tickets

Petrolcide — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:35:10 GMT

Tickets are available at the following...

SEIU Local 517m
1420 S Michigan Ave.
Saginaw, MI 48602
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

UAW Local 699 Hall
1911 Bagley St.
Saginaw, MI 48601
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

It's called "Winning."

Maryscott O'Connor — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:25:05 GMT

Get used to it.